Katelynne Meredig
Toronto
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Child and Youth Practitioner with direct experience supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families focusing on physical, emotional, and social well-being through trauma-informed care. Proficient in delivering culturally safe interventions, goal-oriented counselling, and collaborative care planning that honors identity, tradition, and lived experience. Proven ability to work across systems including child welfare, education, and mental health, advocating for inclusive, strength-based supports. Skilled in maintaining detailed, accurate, and compliant documentation in alignment with agency standards. Committed to promoting safety, permanency, and positive developmental outcomes through collaborative planning and advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Service Worker
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Whitby
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver culturally sensitive services by walking alongside Indigenous children and youth in care.
- Advocate for the rights of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children, youth, and families by collaborating with Band Representatives.
- Develop strong and trusting relationships with children and youth by supporting them through difficult situations guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
- Participate in Plan of Care meetings, Circles, and other case conferences to support the development and implementation of child-centered goals, ensuring services remain responsive to each child’s evolving needs.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with Alternative Caregivers and community partners to promote stability, well-being, and developmental progress for children and youth in care.
- Connect children and youth with internal and external resources, facilitating access to appropriate and individualized support services.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in alignment with child wellbeing standards, reflecting culturally responsive and child-centred practice.
Pool Manager
Buckler Aquatics
Scarborough
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of pool supervisors, lifeguards, and instructors, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children, youth, and families of diverse backgrounds.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor client progress.
- Applied evidence-informed practices to support learning and peer engagement, ensuring programming aligned with the cognitive and psychosocial needs of varying age groups.
- Effectively managed high-risk situations while coordinating with staff in implementing emergency protocols to guarantee the immediate safety of the children, youth, and families.
- Maintained collaborative partnerships with internal staff and external community agencies to support integrated service delivery and promote high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Completed detailed progress and incident reports in a timely manner, aligning with agency guidelines.
- Monitored facility conditions and reported required repairs and upgrades to ensure ongoing compliance with ministry standards.
CYC Placement Student
Lumenus Community Services
Toronto
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated within a multi-disciplinary team to support adolescents in the day treatment program, presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health challenges, by providing individualized care aligned with their therapeutic and educational goals.
CYC Placement Student
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Whitby
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with Family and Children's Services staff to provide culturally sensitive services to Indigenous children, youth, and families.
- Actively participated in client meetings with the Family Service Worker to address potential child protection concerns.
- Collaborated in the development of short-term and long-term service plans alongside the Family Service Worker.
- Assisted the Child and Youth Service Worker in the development and implementation of Plan of Care assessments and safety plans.
- Communicated with Band Representatives to ensure the rights of First Nation, Metis, Inuit children, youth, and families were being adhered to.
- Completed accurate and detailed documentation, utilizing a strength-based and anti-oppressive approach.
- Sought out supervision and case consultations when required with the service supervisor to discuss the ongoing protection needs of the children and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON04-2027
Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06-2024
Skills
- Child, Youth, and Family Services Act (CYFSA)
- TRC Calls to Action
- OACAS Indigenous Reconciliation Framework
- One Vision, One Voice
- Equity promotion
- Culturally responsive practice
- Goal-oriented counseling
- Culturally sensitive counseling
- Therapeutic programming
- Psychoeducational programming
- Individualized safety plans
- Individualized treatment plans
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Client and family meetings
- Plans of care
- Service reviews
Certification
- Class G Licensed Driver
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviours, Hy'N'hancement Consulting Inc, 06/01/24
- Authorized Child Protection Worker, 06/01/24
- Part X of the CYFSA, OACAS, 06/01/24
- Ontario Looking After Children (OnLAC) & Assessment and Action Record (AAR), OACAS, 06/01/25
- Safety Assessments, OACAS, 06/01/24
Timeline
Child and Youth Service Worker
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
06.2024 - Current
CYC Placement Student
Lumenus Community Services
09.2023 - 04.2024
Pool Manager
Buckler Aquatics
09.2022 - 06.2024
CYC Placement Student
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma -
George Brown College